The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: That's No Way To Treat A Big Donor

September 23, 2004

That's No Way To Treat A Big Donor - Or Is It

A donor wrote a $5 million check to the University of Iowa's Athletic Department and then, he says, he was ordered to remove the beer he keeps in a private box he leases at Kinnick Stadium. According to school policy, alcohol is not allowed on campus, although the university food service is allowed to serve alcohol at some buildings for special events. The article suggests that others at the university thought a major donor should be allowed some leeway on the policy. Read more at:
http://www.dmregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20040923/NEWS08/409230400/1001

Sep 23, 2004 2:29:09 PM | Athletics

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